Words with the letter S

The letter S is one of the most powerful and versatile tiles in Scrabble, even though it’s worth just 1 point. Its strength lies in its ability to pluralize nouns and create new verb forms, instantly turning words like cat into cats or jump into jumps for easy points. Because only four S tiles exist in the game, each one is highly valuable and should be used strategically. Players often hold onto an S until they can use it to build multiple words at once—such as hooking it onto the end of one word while forming another perpendicular word in the process.

To use the letter S effectively, look for opportunities to extend existing words and create compound or parallel plays. For example, adding S to train to form trains while simultaneously building so, sit, or sun can multiply your score across the board. It’s also an excellent letter for setting up or capitalizing on premium scoring squares, especially if you can connect multiple words in a single turn. Though low in point value, the letter S is a strategic powerhouse in Scrabble, capable of turning modest plays into high-scoring moves when used with precision and planning.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
aphthous	16	16
aphyllies	18	18
apiarians	13	13
apiaries	11	11
apiarist	11	11
apiarists	12	12
apicals	14	14
apices	12	12
apicultures	20	20
apiculturist	21	21
apiculturists	22	22
apiculus	17	17
apimanias	16	16
apiologies	16	16
apiphobes	20	20
apish	10	10
apishly	15	15
apishness	15	15
apishnesses	17	17
aplanats	13	13
aplasia	11	11
aplasias	12	12
aplastic	15	15
aplites	11	11
aplombs	17	17